Kia Carens: Maintenance / Parking brake - Hand type

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Parking brake - Hand type

Checking the parking brake

Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than specified, we recommend that the system be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.

Stroke : 5~7 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).

Washer fluid

Checking the washer fluid level Check the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain water may be used if washer fluid is not available. However, use washer solvent ...

Fuel Filter

Draining water from fuel filter The fuel filter for diesel engine plays an important role of separating water from fuel and accumulating the water in its bottom. If water accumulates in the fuel filt ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Luggage Lamp Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the luggage lamp (A). 3. Remove the luggage lamp (A) after disconnecting the connector (B). ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Vehicles with smart key system

Whenever the engine start/stop button is changed to the ON position, the immobilizer system checks and verifies if the key is valid or not. If the key is valid, the engine will start. If the key is invalid, the engine will not start. To deactivate the immobilizer system Change the engine start/stop ...